With the draft this upcoming Thursday, Jets Wire have cooked up a seven-round mock draft for the Jets.
Here, New York stays put and passes up on an edge rusher, bulking up their interior defensive line in the first round instead. Without their second or fifth rounder, they take risks and put talent ahead of potential character concerns.
Let’s take a look at who we have the Jets taking rounds in rounds one through seven.
Round 1, Pick 3: DL Ed Oliver, Houston

The Jets elect to take Ed Oliver over Kentucky’s Josh Allen and Alabama’s Quinnen Williams, as New York feels that Oliver fits what it wants to do on defense better and can play the 3-tech or the 5-tech in Gregg Williams’ defensive front. Oliver compares to Aaron Donald in his ability to play with a combination of speed and athleticism in the trenches.
A highly touted recruit coming out of high school, Oliver would’ve been the first player taken in the draft if he was draft eligible after his freshman season — he was that good. However, Oliver struggled to replicate his dominance for his sophomore and junior campaigns. The Jets are banking on Oliver’s raw talent to come out and dominate in the NFL.
Round 3, Pick 68: EDGE Jachai Polite, Florida

The Jets look to Florida EDGE Jachai Polite to solve their pass-rushing issues in Round 3.
New York brought in Polite for a top-30 visit, despite his poor testing and character concerns. Getting one of the draft’s best pass-rushing talents in the third-round would be an absolute steal for Gang Green.
Polite projects favorably as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the Jets’ defensive scheme. Polite has the burst and flexibility to become a top-end pass-rusher but needs to be able to prove the philosophy that tape matters more than production in order to stick.
Round 3, Pick 93 (via NO): C Connor McGovern, Penn State

To complete the Teddy Bridgewater trade that netted New York an additional third-round pick, the Jets find their starting center in Connor McGovern.
McGovern is a reliable run blocker with NFL-ready strength and versatility. He can play all positions on the interior offensive line but would project as a potential plug-and-play center for the Jets.
Round 4, Pick 105: CB Sean Bunting, Central Michigan

Sean Bunting immediately fills a need as New York’s potential No. 2 cornerback.
Bunting is a high-ceiling prospect, who excels in zone coverage, but needs some seasoning as far as run-support is concerned. As a long, lanky corner he has excellent ball skills that are aided with his speed and athleticism.
Round 6, Pick 196 (From OAK via CHI): WR Jalen Hurd, Baylor

A former five-star running back recruit, Jalen Hurd found his calling at wide receiver after transferring from Tennessee to Baylor.
Hurd can play inside or outside with his ability to stretch the field. Adam Gase has the ability to creatively use the very raw Hurd, as he is still learning the position. In a deep wide receiver class, he is able to fall to the Jets in the sixth round.
Round 7, Pick 217: TE Tommy Sweeney, Boston College

In the seventh round, the Jets take a New Jersey native who is a rare combination tight end.
He doesn’t have ideal speed or athleticism, but Sweeney can potentially complement Chris Herndon and allow Herndon to thrive in the passing game. Sweeney is an obvious upgrade over Eric Tomlinson and provides good depth for the Jets tight end room.